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[narrator] to produce pastis, our competitors will distill their fermented mash in the stripping run to make a neutral base spirit. Then, they will macerate the spirit with herbs and botanicals like star anise, licorice root and angelica root. After 24 hours, they'll re-distill in a second run to produce the white pastis that the judges will taste
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[narrator] to produce pastis,
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our competitors will distill
their fermented mash
in the stripping run
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to make a neutral base spirit.
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Then, they will
macerate the spirit
with herbs and botanicals
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like star anise, licorice root
and angelica root.
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After 24 hours,
they'll re-distill
in a second run
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to produce the white pastis
that the judges will taste.
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Movie Summary
Three competitors will faceoff each week in a series of challenges focused on making a specific type of spirit, including American whiskey, rum, gin, mountain brandy, and mezcal among others.